Beyond Local

Like a scene from the past - a steam train passes by Okotoks train historic train station Aug. 4.

The ratification vote was 74.66% in favour of accepting the terms of the settlement, the union for B.C. port workers said.

Hundreds of volunteers have spent thousands of hours removing debris norther of Carstairs from the Canada Day tornado with glove-covered hands and heavy equipment.

Statistics Canada says that in June, the year-over-year price increase to home insurance was 11.9 per cent in Nova Scotia, 10.3 per cent in B.C. and 9.7 per cent in Alberta.

For 72 consecutive hours, Betts said he will be tackling one mountain after another, taking breaks only to eat or sleep.

30-year-old Calgary man has been charged in relation to 25 break-and-enters in southern Alberta, including one in Diamond Valley.

The company said it was 94 per cent effective at preventing the illness in seniors with underlying medical conditions.

An injured grizzly bear in the area has forced the closure of Rawson Lake Trail and Sarrail Ridge Route in Kananaskis Country until further notice.

St. Albert’s Bill Carter hangs up stunt-wings

"We obviously would prefer to just have straight competition and regulation. I believe the competitive environment in Canada is very, very strong."